2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 226
Commending the Roanoke Chapter of The Links, Inc.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Chapter of The Links, Inc., a distinguished affiliate of one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations dedicated to enriching and empowering African American communities, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Chapter of The Links, Inc., was chartered on October 7, 1950, with 17 original members who were dedicated to working for the benefit of the communities in Roanoke and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Chapter of The Links, Inc., has grown and evolved over the years, expanding its efforts to incorporate the five programming facets of the national organization's service mandate, including services to youth, the arts, national trends and services, international trends and services, and health and human services; and
WHEREAS, today, the Roanoke Chapter of The Links, Inc., makes a transformative difference in the lives of others by raising awareness of health issues, awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors, honoring women veterans, and implementing a number of educational and mentorship programs; and
WHEREAS, a signature achievement of the Roanoke Chapter of The Links, Inc., was the creation of the Linked to Success: Growing up G.R.E.A.T. program in 2018, which helped address student achievement gaps and chronic absenteeism at Hurt Park Elementary School in Roanoke and was recognized with a Legacy Program Award and a Best Practices Award at The Links' 48th Eastern Area Conference; and